2017 FIAT 500E Owners Manual

NOTE:The charge inlet door locks and unlocks with
the vehicle doors.
AC Level 1 Charging (120V, 15 Amp)
Your vehicle is equipped with a 120 Volt AC, SAE J1772
Level 1 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE), also
referred to as a charging cordset. AC Level 1 charging
requires a conventional NEMA 5-15 120 Volt AC
grounded wall receptacle along with the charging cord-
set provided with the vehicle.
WARNING!
Shock, fire, property damage, or personal injury
may occur if the Portable EVSE Cordset is not used
properly. There are no serviceable parts contained
in the Portable EVSE Cordset. Any attempt to
service it may result in shock, fire, property dam-
age, or personal injury.
To access the charging cordset, remove the Level 1 EVSE
from its storage bin by lifting the rear cargo cover.
Charging Cord Set
EVSE Rear Cargo Location
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NOTE:The charging cordset is used for AC Level 1
charging only.
WARNING!
• Read all the instructions before using this prod-
uct.
• Unattended children must not have access to the
working Portable EVSE Cordset.
• Do not put fingers or objects into the Charge
Connector.
• Do not use this product if the flexible power cord
or Electric Vehicle (EV) Cable is frayed, broken,
has cracked insulation or any other signs of
damage.
• Do not use this product if the enclosure or the
Charge Connector is broken, cracked, open, or
shows any other indication of damage.
• Do not use Portable EVSE Cordset with an exten-
sion cord. Use of an extension cord may cause
burns, fire, or other damage or injury.
• This device may attempt to reset and run after an
interruption
EVSE Charging Cordset
The EVSE charging cordset is compliant with SAE
J1772, and applicable for use with vehicles fitted with
the standard SAE J1772 charge inlets. The EVSE in-
cludes:
• An AC Power Cord with NEMA 5–15p, Right Angle
plug
• An indoor/outdoor charge cable, EV- rated
• A Charge Connector
• A NEMA 6 rated enclosure with a charge current
interrupt device (CCID) with status indicator display
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Charging Cordset Operation
1. Plug the AC plug of the charging cordset into a 15A,or 20A, 120VAC, 60Hz, grounded wall receptacle. Do
not use an extension cord, outlet/plug adapter, or a
worn outlet. The charging cordset will not operate
safely unless it is plugged directly into the wall
receptacle.
WARNING!
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor could result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if
you are in doubt as to whether the wall receptacle is
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug pro-
vided with the product – if it does not fit the outlet,
you must have a proper outlet installed by a quali-
fied electrician.
Charging Cord Set
1 — Charge Connector
2 — Charging Cordset Enclo-
sure3—ChargeCable
4 — AC Plug
AC Plug And Wall Receptacle
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2. Check to see if the charging cordset is ready tocharge by reviewing the indicator lights. After a brief
self-check, where the indicator light will flash, a
green AC indicator light and two green charge rate
indicator lights indicate that the cordset is ready for
use. 3. If the charging cordset is ready to charge, ensure the
vehicle is in PARK, and then connect the charge
connector to the vehicle’s charge inlet. You will hear
a “click” when the charge connector is inserted
correctly and coupled with the vehicle’s charge inlet.
4. When the vehicle commences charging, the Charge Rate Indicator Lights will cycle from left to right, and
then both turn off. This pattern will repeat while the
vehicle is charging. The lights are illuminated at the
rate of approximately one cycle per second.
Cordset Indicator Lights
1 — AC Power Indicator
Light
2 — Fault Indicator Light3 — Charge Rate Indicator
Lights
Inserting The Charge Connector Into The Vehicle
Charge Inlet
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NOTE:The vehicle should start charging automati-
cally. If not, please check the following:
•Charging Cordset - The charging cordset status
indicators illuminate green or red to identify the
charging cordset status. Refer to “Troubleshooting
Using The Status Indicator Display” in this section
for further information on the charging cordset
status.
• Wall Receptacle – Check whether the wall recep-
tacle is functional (no power outage) and/or plug
the charging cordset into a different wall receptacle.
• Charging Schedule – Check whether or not the
charging schedules have been enabled. If enabled,
check that you are within the scheduled time and
date. If a charging schedule has been enabled and
you are outside the time and date, you may over-
ride the schedule for this charging event by plug-
ging in the charge connector, unplugging it, and
then plugging it back into the vehicle charge inlet.
Complete the double plug sequence within 10
seconds for it to override the set schedule.
5. To stop the charging process, disconnect the vehicle side connector first and then the charging cordset
from the wall receptacle. To disengage the vehicle coupler, push the button on the charge connector
before removing the connector from the vehicle
charge inlet.
6. Close the inlet door.
NOTE: It is good practice to keep the ignition in the
OFF position while conducting Level 1 Charging. This
minimizes any additional vehicle loads the EVSE has to
support which extend the charging time.
Removing The Charge Connector From The Vehicle
Charge Inlet
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Troubleshooting Using The Status Indicator
Display
If the vehicle is not charging properly, consult the status
indicator lights.
TheAC Power Indicator displays the status and safety
of the input power. If this indicator is green, the power
is within acceptable limits to charge the vehicle. If only
the AC Power Indicator is flashing red, then there is a
problem with the AC power at the electrical outlet. If
the AC Power Indicator does not return to green, then
the outlet should be inspected by a licensed electrician
to ensure the voltage, frequency, and grounding are
complaint to national and local electrical codes and
ordinances. It may be possible to attempt charging from
a different outlet.
The Fault Indicator displays the status of the Portable
EVSE Cordset and the vehicle connection. The Portable
EVSE Cordset will not allow charging while the fault
indicator is red. If it is off, the Portable EVSE Cordset
has not detected any internal faults, or faults with the
vehicle connection. If the Fault Indicator is flashing red,
there is a fault detected either with the Portable EVSE
Cordset, electronics, or with the vehicle connection. The
Portable EVSE Cordset may attempt to retry to provide
current to the vehicle if the fault is cleared. If the Fault Indicator does not attempt to provide charge to the
vehicle, the charge connector will need to be removed
from the vehicle to clear the fault.
The fault code list in the table below provides a
reference for the important faults that are detected by
the Portable EVSE Cordset. When a fault is detected, the
AC Power Indicator, the Fault Indicator, or both the AC
Power and Fault Indicators will flash red. If only the AC
Power Indicator is red, there is a problem on the AC
Power side of the unit. If only the Fault Indicator is
flashing red, there is a problem internal to the unit or
with the vehicle. If both the AC Power and Fault
Indicators are flashing red, an over temperature condi-
tion is detected at either the AC plug or within the
enclosure. Additional information about the faults is
provided by a fault code that is displayed on the two
green Charge Rate Indicators. The fault code consists of
four digits, each with a value of 1 or 2. The value of a
digit is the number of indicators illuminated for that
part of the sequence. For example, fault code (1, 2, 1, 1)
will display the following sequence: One indicator will
illuminate for (0.3 seconds), then two indicators will
illuminate, then one indicator, and finally one indicator
will illuminate. After all four fault code digits have been
displayed, the indicators will remain off for one second
before repeating the sequence.
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Portable EVSE Cordset Fault Code List
Flashing Fault
Code Flashing
Indicator Fault Indication
Recommended Actions
1, 2, 2, 2 AC Power Vehicle Current Draw is Too HighCheck Portable EVSE Cordset and Vehicle at a service
location.
1, 1, 2, 1 AC Power Incorrect Electrical SupplyAttempt to charge the vehicle at a different outlet. Contact a
certified electrician to check the electrical outlet and AC Supply (house wiring).
1, 1, 2, 2 AC Power Incorrect Electrical SupplyAttempt to charge the vehicle at a different outlet. Contact a
certified electrician to check the electrical outlet and AC Supply (house wiring).
1, 2, 1, 1 AC Power Incorrect Electrical SupplyAttempt to charge the vehicle at a different outlet. Contact a
certified electrician to check the electrical outlet and AC Supply (house wiring).
1, 2, 1, 2 AC Power Incorrect Electrical SupplyAttempt to charge the vehicle at a different outlet. Contact a
certified electrician to check the electrical outlet and AC Supply (house wiring).
1, 2, 2, 1 AC Power Outlet Wiring Bad GroundAttempt to charge the vehicle at a different outlet. Contact a
certified electrician to check the electrical outlet and AC Supply (house wiring).
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Portable EVSE Cordset Fault Code List
1, 1, 1, 1 Fault Portable EVSE Cord- set Internal FaultUnplug the Portable EVSE Cordset from the vehicle charge
inlet and retry to charge. If the issue is not corrected, check
the Portable EVSE Cordset and Vehicle at a service location.
1, 1, 1, 2 Fault Portable EVSE Cord- set Internal FaultUnplug the Portable EVSE Cordset from the vehicle charge
inlet and retry to charge. If the issue is not corrected, check
the Portable EVSE Cordset and Vehicle at a service location.
1, 2, 1, 1 Fault Portable EVSE Cord- set Internal FaultCheck Portable EVSE Cordset and Vehicle at a service
location.
1, 2, 1, 2 Fault CCID Leakage Cur- rent DetectedDisconnect charge connector and retry charging. If problem
persists, check the Portable EVSE Cordset and Vehicle at a service location.
2, 2, 2, 1 Fault Vehicle Interface Con- nectorError with the Vehicle Charge Connector Interface — Check
for water or other contamination in the vehicle charge inlet or charge connector.
2, 2, 2, 2 Fault Vehicle Interface Con- nectorError with the Vehicle Charge Connector Interface — Check
for water or other contamination in the vehicle charge inlet or charge connector
1, 1, 2, 1 Fault & AC PowerEVSE Enclosure Inter-
nal Temperature is Too High Use caution as the Portable EVSE Cordset housing may be
hot. It is recommended to move the Portable EVSE Cordset out of direct sun exposure. Allow the unit to cool. If error persists, check the Portable EVSE Cordset at a service location.
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